Restaurants in Lexington, North Carolina

Restaurants in Lexington, North Carolina
Just southeast of Lexington, North Carolina lays the Uwharrie National Forest. Only a 32 mile drive, this National Forest contains over 50,000 acres of "natural resources, including clean rivers and streams, diverse vegetation for scenery, wildlife habitat and wood products." Fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, gold panning and rock hounding are just some of the activities available here. Once you've worked up an appetite, there are several great restaurants to satisfy your taste buds.

Henry James Family Dining

Henry James Family Dining focuses its menu on Southern cooking. Before you head out for your daily adventures, check out this establishment for a home-cooked breakfast. Order the Two Egg Platter with Country Ham with a side of grits and a homemade biscuit with gravy. The kids will love the pancakes or french toast.

Henry James Family Dining
283 N Talbert Boulevard
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 243-2573
henryjamesdining.com

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant

Bella Napoli Italian restaurant is family-owned, with a patriarch that prepares "homemade breads, sauces, dressings and crusts." Every pasta entrée at Bella Napoli, including favorites like the Fettuccine Alfredo or Ravioli, include salad and garlic bread. There is also a full pizza and calzone menu. Plenty of menu items for vegetarian diners, Bella Napoli offers a children's menu and a 10 percent discount for seniors, as of November 2009.

Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant
5479 Old U.S.-52
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 731-7222
bellanapoli.biz

Smiley's Lexington BBQ

Savor the taste of meat cooked over an open flame at Smiley's Lexington BBQ . Prices at this Lexington, North Carolina pit BBQ restaurant are economical and the portions are hearty. Try the chopped barbecue sandwich or the barbecue chicken. Along with your meal, order family-style side dishes like, macaroni & cheese, creamed potatoes or fried okra. Smiley's Lexington BBQ serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there are limited vegetarian options.

Smiley's Lexington BBQ
917 Winston Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 248-4528
smileyslexingtonbbq.com

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

Write for Trails.com
  • Editor's Pick

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...

    More National Parks...
  • Popular Article

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...

    More National Parks...
  • Featured Destination

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...

    More Camping Basics...

Hotel Finder

Destination
Check-in
Check-out
Adults (18+ yrs)
Children (2-17 yrs)
Get Rates and Availability

Outdoor Gear & Equipment

ALL NEW Trails Gear Store powered by:

Trail Finder

US Map

Search by Keyword